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S.Africa most corrupt country in Africa – survey

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

Corruption is on the rise in Africa, with South Africa topping the list of countries where citizens believe the problem has got worse in the last year, said a Transparency International survey released Tuesday. According to the report, 83 percent of South Africans interviewed felt that corruption had increased, with Ghana and Nigeria also among […]

Now is the time to flush out Boko Haram – UN

Posted by admin Boko Haram, State News, United Nations Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

A UN top aid official in Cameroon, Najat Rochdi, on Tuesday said Boko Haram Islamist militant group was expanding and the time to stop them was now. Rochdi, who is Resident Coordinator of UN aids activities in the country, said in Yaoundé that the terrorists’ strategy was to demonstrate its power with daily suicide bombings, using […]

Buhari, Queen Elizabeth, others for Ooni Ogunwusi’s installation

Posted by admin Headlines, Osun, State News Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

Ile-Ife of my dream, by Ooni By Gbenga Olarinoye OSOGBO—President Muhammadu Buhari, the representative of the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II and Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, are some of the dignitaries expected on December 7, at the installation and presentation of staff of office to the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Babatunde […]

Missing cash: Defence Hqtrs detains Generals, recalls others

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Latest Politics Monday, November 30th, 2015

By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor ABUJA — In a bid to recover stolen defence cash running into trillions of Naira, the Defence Headquarters might have started recalling no fewer than 20 Generals said to have been involved in the purchase of arms and ammunition for the country. Competent military sources told Vanguard last night […]

British govt. offers to help Buhari develop Niger Delta region

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Latest Politics, Niger Delta Monday, November 30th, 2015

By Chris Ochayi Abuja – The British Government, weekend expressed readiness to collaborate with the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s to urgently fast tract the development of the Niger Delta Region. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Paul Arkwright gave the assurance when he visited the minister of Niger Delta Affairs Pastor Usani Usani […]

Retiring Bryant receives high praise from peers

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, November 30th, 2015

The NBA fraternity reacted quickly to Kobe Bryant’s announcement Sunday that he would retire at the end of the season, with some calling it “sad” while other spoke of his incredible legacy. Bryant, 37, one of the greatest US basketball players ever, will retire after spending his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Watch out for explosive laden hampers, police warn Nigerians

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Monday, November 30th, 2015

By Kingsley Omonobi Abuja – The Police High Command Monday joined other security agencies in calling on Nigerians to be security conscious and vigilant during the Yuletide season and warned all citizens to be extra alert while receiving gifts from unknown persons that may pose as friends during the season, to avoid explosive-laden hampers as […]

I carry a moral burden to defend Audu’s mandate – Faleke

Posted by admin Headlines, Kogi, State News Monday, November 30th, 2015

By BOLUWAJI OBAHOPO LOKOJA – The Deputy Governor candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in the November 21, governorship election, James Abiodun Faleke has said that he carried a moral burden to defend his boss, late Abubakar Audu’s mandate at the poll. Faleke who spoke today at late Prince Abubakar Audu’s house in GRA, […]

TB Joshua fails to appear for building collapse trial

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Monday, November 30th, 2015

TB Joshua and two contractors facing trial for criminal negligence over a church building collapse that killed 116 worshippers failed to appear in court on Monday, prompting the judge to adjourn the case. The case at the Lagos high court followed a coroner’s ruling in July that blamed Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) and […]

Alleged $2bn fraud: Court declines to summon Dasuki (The Nigerian factor at play?)

Posted by admin Judiciary, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Friday, November 27th, 2015

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal Government, yesterday, failed to persuade the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to summon the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki( retd), to appear before it. Dasuki is answering to a five-count criminal charge bordering on money laundering and alleged illegal possession of firearms. He […]